Week Calendar

On display from October 2nd through October 30th on the Circulation Area Wall.

On display from October 2nd through October 30th on the Circulation Area Wall.

Join us for stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.  Ages 3-5

An early childhood music program for children 5 and under.  Bring your little ones and the whole family for fun and spend music time together!  This program will take place on the first and third Saturday of every month. 

The Bookmobile visits the Appalachian Literary Arts and Storytelling Festival!

Join us for a weekly baby & toddler storytime!

We'll build skills and socialize while we read books, rhyme rhymes, move our bodies, and sing songs.

Learn the basics of crochet while creating an adorable mushroom trinket holder that you can attach to your bag, your car windshield, or anywhere you like! No previous knowledge of crochet required. Supplies will be provided. 

Come play with us!

We'll explore books, play games, sing songs, and enjoy each other's company in this open-ended playtime. Older siblings are welcome to follow along.

Join us every Wednesday for an interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school children.

Weekly activities include themed sensory bins, crafts, reading, games, and more. 

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities!

Although this is not a Spanish or English class, exposure to multiple languages at an early age will make it easier for your child to become bilingual.

The Bookmobile visits University Courtyard Apartments! 

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

Bring the family to make a "ghostly" battery-operated tea light. Also using clay and stickers, you can create the cutest little ghost you've ever seen-- you may even want to keep it out after Halloween. 

All supplies are provided.

The Bookmobile visits the Shade Community Center!

Our guest performers are Christopher Fisher and Katherine Fisher on piano, both faculty members of the School of Music in the Chaddock & Morrow College of Fine Arts at Ohio University.

Come join in the fun for a tail-wagging good time! We'll celebrate everyone's favorite blue heeler with games, music, and crafts inspired by Bluey, Bingo, and the whole Heeler family.

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

¡Hola! Join student volunteers from Ohio University's Spanish Department in discovering the fun of learning about Spanish language and culture through arts and crafts, music, stories, games and more.

We have lots of board games on hand, including Uno, Monopoly, Hanabi, Guillotine, Poetry for Neanderthals, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, Dixit, Yahtzee, Adventure Time Munchkins, Zombie Dice, Pandemic, Takenoko, Bananagrams, and more.

Weekly playful activities, songs, and stories. Stay afterwards for more fun with friends! 

Meet every week to practice your Spanish in a friendly community setting! Native speakers and those interested in improving their language skills are equally welcome. Free and open to the public.

Got games? Gather in the Teen Area on the first Thursday of every month for snacks and video games, board games, puzzles, cards, and whatever other fun we can think up! A great chance to try new things and hang out with your friends. 

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

Each week, a group of Ohio University students will bring a favorite snack as well as a craft, game, or activity from their own childhoods to share with Chauncey kids.

Continue your Hispanic Heritage Month celebration by decorating the piñatas made last week!

Join us on the first Friday of the month. We have a variety of games available - board games, card games, Wii games, street games. Snacks provided. For all ages.

Flex your creativity and test your luck with this popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Players of any experience level are welcome. *Ages 12 and up. 

Originally published in German in 1947, then published in English in 2009 after being rediscovered, Hans Fallada’s novel is also an excellent example of historical fiction that hews very close to pure history.

Friday night is the perfect time to be swept off your feet by the magic of cinema. Attendees will vote on G- or PG-rated titles chosen by the librarian, then enjoy light refreshments.